We all know that feeling after we make a mistake.That tightness in the chest… the replaying of what we did… the quiet panic about what’s coming next.We start preparing ourselves. For blame. For disappointment. For distance.Because experience has taught us that mistakes usually come with a price. Most of us learned this early.Do something wrong…… Continue reading We Messed Up… and It Was Okay
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Grades Vs Growth
“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” -Maria Montessori Every afternoon, when my niece—who is in 2nd grade—returns from school, a familiar ritual begins. Her mom’s phone starts ringing, with parents calling to confirm what homework has been assigned, what tests are coming up, or which projects are due.…… Continue reading Grades Vs Growth
When Actions Clash with Beliefs: Understanding Cognitive Dissonance
‘A man with a conviction is a hard man to change. Tell him you disagree and he turns away. Show him facts or figures and he questions your sources. Appeal to logic and he fails to see your point.’– Leon Festinger, A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance Ever felt the sting when someone does something hurtful, only…… Continue reading When Actions Clash with Beliefs: Understanding Cognitive Dissonance
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